The fireball was moving notably slower across the sky compared to typical meteor events observed in the past. Because it passed directly overhead at these coordinates, it appeared geographically closer and highly detailed. The plasma trail maintained a distinct yellowish-orange color throughout its visible flight before cleanly entering dark flight well above the southern horizon.
Location
Address
Quitman, TX
Latitude
32° 55' 3.33'' N (32.917593°)
Longitude
95° 25' 55.12'' W (-95.431978°)
Elevation
145.771m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-06-22 01:00 CDT
UT Date & Time
2026-06-22 06:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
231°
Moving
Facing azimuth
276.13°
First azimuth
240.25°
First elevation
85°
Last azimuth
198.03°
Last elevation
1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As I first noticed it, it appeared to have a smaller fragment come away from it for a split second
